Which action should the nurse take prior to administering the preoperative doses of Demerol and atropine?
a. Ensure that a family member is present.
b. Remove the patient's underwear.
c. Verify that a consent form is signed.
d. Raise each of the bed rails.
C
Consent forms must be signed prior to giving any sedative or preoperative drug. Removal of un-derwear and the raising of the side rails can be done after the administration of the drug. The family member does not have to present.
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a. The client begins to gag. c. The client becomes irritable. b. The client becomes restless. d. The client begins to vomit.
__________ time uses a.m. and p.m. to clarify time of day
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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